good ambassador

Meanings

1. 1phrasecountable

   Someone or something that gives a favorable impression of a group, place, company, or activity to others.

   Grammar: Used with 'a' or 'an': He is a good ambassador for the sport.

   Patterns

   • a good ambassador for something
   • be a good ambassador for someone

   As the team's captain, she is a good ambassador for the club.

   The new café is a good ambassador for the neighborhood.

   He speaks politely to everyone, so he makes a good ambassador for the company.

2. 2phrasecountable

   A person who represents their country or organization well in an official role or abroad.

   Grammar: Often used in diplomatic or business contexts: She was a good ambassador for her country.

   Patterns

   • a good ambassador for one's country
   • serve as a good ambassador

   The young diplomat was praised as a good ambassador for her country.

   Business leaders can be good ambassadors for their nation overseas.

   He served as a good ambassador during the trade talks.

Common combinations

a good ambassador for

The athlete is a good ambassador for healthy living.

make a good ambassador

Her calm manner makes her a good ambassador in difficult meetings.

serve as a good ambassador

He served as a good ambassador for the charity.

be a good ambassador

You should be a good ambassador for your school when you travel.

Synonyms and how they differ

representative

A more neutral word for someone who acts or speaks for a group; 'good ambassador' adds the idea of creating a positive impression.

role model

Focuses on being an example for others to copy, while 'good ambassador' focuses on representing a group well to outsiders.

Opposites

Commonly confused: good ambassador or ambassadorial?

Practice

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